Innovative Soft Materials with a Focus on Gels
A special issue of Gels (ISSN 2310-2861). This special issue belongs to the section "Gel Processing and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 October 2025 | Viewed by 1906
Special Issue Editor
Interests: metal–oxide layers; polymers; cultural heritage; materials of biomedical interest; electrochromic devices; gel materials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, titled “Innovative Soft Materials with a Focus on Gels”, aims to shed light on the advancements, properties, and applications of gels in the field of materials science, which covers a variety of research topics related to gels, including their synthesis, characterization, properties, and their use in advanced applications such as biotechnology, electronics, and cultural heritage protection. While significant progress has been made in the development of hydrogels in recent years, several challenges remain due to their high complexities in molecular interactions. These pressing issues range from preparation, processing, and characterization to practical applications. For example, there is a lack of control over their mechanical, electronic, and optical properties, as well as biocompatibility and stability, which are determined by various factors such as their chemical composition, crosslinking density, and micro- and nanostructures. Designing hydrogels with specific mechanical properties requires a deep understanding of the underlying chemistry and physics of hydrogel formation.
Overall, this Special Issue aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the recent advancements in and applications of gel materials. We hope that the research articles we publish contribute to the growing body of knowledge on gel materials and inspire further exploration and innovation in this exciting field.
Dr. Marco Castriota
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- gel materials
- synthesis, characterization, and properties
- biomedical applications
- electronics
- intelligent materials
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